The Holy Cross men's lacrosse team suffered a 13-5 defeat against Lehigh in their Patriot League matchup. Despite a solid start with a goal from Owen Tunney, Holy Cross fell behind after halftime, getting outscored 5-1 in the third quarter. Lehigh's strong performance culminated with a four-goal effort in the final period, securing their victory and improving their overall record to 5-4. Both teams now stand at 5-4 in league play.

By the Numbers
  • Owen Tunney scored three of Holy Cross's five goals, completing a hat trick.
  • JR Long made ten saves in goal for Holy Cross.
  • Harry Attell won seven faceoffs at a 70% success rate.
State of Play
  • Holy Cross is currently tied with Lehigh at 2-2 in the Patriot League standings.
  • The loss marks a critical setback for the Crusaders as they aim for playoff positioning.
What's Next

Holy Cross will return home for their next game against Loyola (Md.) on March 28. This matchup is crucial for maintaining their competitive standing in the league.

Bottom Line

The defeat underscores the need for Holy Cross to recover quickly, as they face a pivotal game against Loyola next week that could impact their postseason aspirations.